The Shane Walsh Podcast

Can you really eat chocolate and still lose weight? If you've spent years dieting, you might already know the answer you've been taught. "No." Chocolate is bad. Chocolate is a treat. Chocolate is something you have to earn. And if you're trying to lose weight, you should probably stay away from it. But what if I told you that you can absolutely include chocolate in a fat-loss diet? Female Fat Loss Program - Starts 7th Sept Early bird offer 33% off Join here

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What if the reason you're struggling to lose weight isn't because you're not trying hard enough... …but because you're trying too hard? In this episode, we challenge the idea that successful weight loss requires maximum effort, extreme restriction, endless workouts, and perfect nutrition. Because if your plan only works when you're highly motivated and life is going perfectly, it's probably not a sustainable plan. We explore how a minimum-effort approach can help you create habits that are realistic, repeatable, and sustainable for the long term. Female Fat Loss Program - Early bird offer 33% off https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

Why "Getting Back on Track" Is the Wrong Goal How many times have you told yourself, "I just need to get back on track"? After a weekend of eating more than planned. After a holiday. After a stressful week. After missing a few workouts. But what if the idea of "getting back on track" is actually keeping you stuck in the yo-yo dieting cycle? In this episode, we unpack why the all-or-nothing mindset can turn one meal, one day, or one weekend into weeks of feeling like you've failed. We explore why sustainable fat loss isn't about being perfect—it's about learning how to keep going when life doesn't go according to plan. In this episode, we discuss: Why "starting again Monday" can become a never-ending cycle What being "off track" actually means Why one meal doesn't undo your progress The difference between accountability and punishment How restriction can lead to overeating Why you don't need to compensate for yesterday How to use your next meal as an opportunity to continue The 3 questions to ask after a setback Why consistency matters more than perfection How to build habits that work in real life Why the real goal isn't getting back on track—it's learning how to stay on track when life gets messy Female Fat Loss Program Early bird offer - join here Starts 7th Sept

Have you ever felt like you've spent years chasing the "perfect diet"—only to end up back where you started? In this episode, we're talking about the hidden costs of chronic dieting.   Not just the weight regain, but the emotional, mental, financial, and social toll that years of dieting can have on your life. If you've spent years counting calories, cutting carbs, starting over every    Monday, or feeling guilty after eating, this episode is for you. The truth is, the biggest cost of dieting isn't always the number on the scales—it's the years spent believing your life can only begin once you lose weight.   Female Fat Loss Program starts 7th Sept early bird discount 33% off https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/female-fat-loss-program/

For many people, calorie counting starts with good intentions. But somewhere along the way, it stops being a helpful tool and becomes something else entirely. It becomes control. If you've ever felt guilty for eating over your calories, anxious about meals you couldn't track, or believed your day was "ruined" because you went over your target, this episode is for you.    In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, we explore why calorie counting isn't the problem—but using it to manage anxiety, self-worth, or control can quietly damage your relationship with food. Calorie tracking can be incredibly effective when it's used with purpose.    But if your confidence, mood, or self-worth depends on hitting a number every day, it's time to ask a different question.   Are you tracking your food…   Or is your food tracking you?   Online Coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

You've counted calories. You've cut carbs. You've tried keto, Slimming World, Weight Watchers, fasting, detoxes, and probably more.   So why do you always end up back where you started? In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, we explore the uncomfortable truth that most people haven't actually failed diets—they've been stuck in a cycle where every new plan promises a solution without addressing the real problem.   If you've ever found yourself thinking: "I've tried everything." "I just can't stay consistent." "Maybe I don't have enough willpower." ...this episode is for you.   Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

You don't have a motivation problem. You don't have a willpower problem. You might have a self-worth problem. In this episode, Shane Walsh explores one of the most overlooked reasons people struggle to lose weight and keep it off: the belief that they're simply not good enough. If you've ever found yourself thinking: "I'll never change." "I always mess this up." "I don't deserve to feel confident." "What's the point?" ...then this episode is for you. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode I chat about why that High Protein recipe book will not work for most and it isnt a YOU issue Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode I chat about Are Weight Loss Drugs the New Fashion Trend? Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

Electrolyte packets are everywhere — but are they actually doing anything for most of us, or is it just really good marketing on top of salt water? In this episode, we break down what electrolytes actually are (and why sodium is the one that really matters), what the research shows about performance, hydration, and muscle cramps, and why more isn't always better — overhydration can be just as risky as dehydration. We also get specific about who genuinely benefits from electrolyte supplementation Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this amazing client interview I had the pleasure of chatting with one of my 1-1 clients who is finishing up after 2 years. From years of yo-yo dieting to no food noise, to her amazing story and stopping emotional eating for good. Coaching https://www.shanewalshfitness.com/coaching/

In this episode of the podcast I had the pleasure of chatting with Donna Jackson for the Coaching with Integrity Podcast. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most misunderstood clients in the fitness industry: the chronic yo-yo dieter. The person who knows exactly what to do, has done it before, and somehow ends up back at square one. Again. We dig into why labelling these clients as lacking discipline is not only wrong — it's actively making things worse. Years of dieting leave a mark, not just physically but psychologically, and coaching them the same way you'd coach a first-timer is a recipe for another rebound. We cover: Why adherence failure is a coaching problem, not a client problem The emotional and behavioural patterns that keep chronic dieters stuck What the first 30 days with these clients should actually look like The dietary approaches most likely to backfire — and what to do instead Why maintenance is a skill set coaches need to actively teach How to build client autonomy so they don't need you forever If you want help breaking away from yo-yo dieting Apply for coaching here www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode I chat with one of my clients who is finishing working 1-1 with me after 3 years. We chat about everything from body image, why food was never the issue, mental health and advice to others. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

There's a strange point in dieting that nobody warns you about. It doesn't happen on day one. Or even week one. It happens quietly, somewhere in the middle of your 10th restart. You stop seeing it as something you're doing… And you start believing it's just who you are. "I'm someone who falls off track." "I'm someone who starts strong and then loses it."  "I'm someone who always has to restart on Monday." And once that identity settles in, it changes everything. here is how to challenge this identity   Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

This podcast challenges the idea that weight loss is a discipline problem. If you've ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting over, all-or-nothing thinking, or struggling to stay consistent despite your best intentions, this is for you. We explore the real reasons people struggle with weight loss—not lack of willpower, but the patterns, beliefs, and systems that keep them stuck. Simple, honest conversations about food, habits, mindset, and what it actually takes to create lasting change without perfection. No extremes. No guilt. Just a more sustainable way forward. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

#550 — Is Your Food Actually Toxic?   "Your food is toxic." It's a phrase everywhere online right now… but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Shane Walsh cuts through the fear, misinformation, and extremes around modern nutrition to explore whether food is truly "toxic" — or whether the conversation has become overly simplified and driven by fear-based marketing. This episode dives into: The difference between harmful foods and harmful eating patterns Seed oils, additives, preservatives, and ultra-processed foods Why context matters more than internet headlines The role of dose, lifestyle, stress, and overall nutrition Fear around food and how it impacts your relationship with eating How to focus on health without becoming obsessed with "clean eating" You'll also learn why labelling foods as purely "good" or "bad" can create unnecessary anxiety and all-or-nothing thinking around nutrition. Online Coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com

Are you actually hungry… or are you dealing with food noise? In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down the difference between true physical hunger and the constant mental chatter around food that so many people struggle with daily. From stress eating and boredom snacking to emotional triggers and habit-driven cravings, this episode explores why food can feel "loud" even when your body doesn't physically need fuel. You'll learn: What "food noise" actually is The difference between emotional hunger and physical hunger Why stress, restriction, and dieting can increase cravings How habits and environment influence eating behaviour Signs your body genuinely needs food Practical ways to reduce obsessive thoughts around food This episode is designed to help you build more awareness around your eating patterns without guilt, shame, or extremes. Because not every craving means you've failed… and not every hunger signal is physical.

For years, PCOS has been viewed mainly as a hormonal or reproductive condition. But new research and growing clinical understanding are changing the conversation. In this episode, Shane Walsh breaks down why PCOS may need to be understood through a much wider lens — one that includes metabolic health, insulin resistance, chronic stress, inflammation, gut health, sleep, and overall lifestyle factors. One of the names being discussed is PMOS — PolyMetabolic Ovary Syndrome. The reason for this is that PCOS is often misunderstood as "just a hormone" or fertility condition, when in reality, for many women, it's strongly linked to metabolic dysfunction. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode of the Shane Walsh Podcast, Shane dives into one of the biggest mindset traps in fat loss and behaviour change — the famous "fuck it button." But have you actually given up… or have you just overeaten once? Too often, one meal, one night out, or one stressful day turns into a week of guilt, bingeing, and starting over on Monday. Shane breaks down the difference between emotional eating, self-sabotage, and normal human behaviour, while explaining why a single setback doesn't erase your progress. This episode covers: Why overeating is not failure The all-or-nothing mindset keeping people stuck Emotional triggers like stress, boredom, and overwhelm How guilt fuels the cycle Practical ways to regain control without punishment Why consistency matters more than perfection If you've ever felt like you "blew it" after one bad day, this episode will help you reframe setbacks, stop spiralling, and build a healthier relationship with food and yourself. Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching

In this episode, I'm joined by Aoife O'Brien to explore what positive body image actually means beyond the buzzwords. We dive into the difference between body confidence and body acceptance, and why constantly trying to "love how you look" isn't always realistic — or necessary. We talk about the impact of social media, comparison, and diet culture on how we see ourselves, and how self-worth often gets tied to appearance without us even realising it. Aoife shares practical ways to start improving your relationship with your body, building self-trust, and shifting focus away from how you look to how you live. If you've ever struggled with body image, confidence, or feeling "not good enough," this episode offers a more grounded, compassionate approach that actually works in real life. Download Aoifes FREE bod image webinar series - https://subscribepage.io/3nVAtL Online Coaching  www.shanewalshfitness.com